My name is Marc Haynes and welcome to my blog! As I continue through my 40's, I am constantly exploring who I am and where I have come from. Recently, I have started exploring my "roots" through my family's cooking. Hope you enjoy my journey as much as I am!

Frazzled Marc, half way through my 40s!

Frazzled Marc, half way through my 40s!

Monday, November 18, 2013

My Quiet Month Off

After a month off, I am finally getting back to this blog, my labor of love. At the end of September, John and I went off on vacation for a week staying in cabins at various states parks of Northwestern PA. We encountered bugling elk, mischievous young deer following us, and an angry beaver which chased us out of his swamp. Luckily, we survived and had a wonderful week getting back to nature.

I was back to work for 4 crazy days and then went out on surgery leave for a hernia operation on October 11th. It was successful. As you can guess I milked my pain for everything it was worth. J John, my sister Sheryl, and good friend Sue took good care of me. The first week was a struggle as I found every movement involves your abdominal muscles which were now sporting three small incisions. Well I recovered and am now back on track with normal life.

I did write a lot during the 3 weeks off, just not material that I am ready to put out yet. I will begin though, with the continuation of my year-long project with my family's recipes. This next one will be an easy one with everyone's favorite treat from growing up, Rice Krispies Treats! If you haven't made it in awhile, maybe it's time to make it for your kids or just for the fun of it!

About Me

I made it through 40! I am not as frazzled or anxious and still excited, and just trying to look as young as possible! Turning 40 was a life changing birthday. Enjoy my views on life as I get older and the memories of where I have come from. Follow me on Twitter and Instagram at MarcHaynes205!